50 Best Sandwich Shops in San Diego

“Wow, such great food and awesome service! Had the lobster roll and it was quality lobster and overflowing with actual meat. Everything was delicious.“

“Best sandwich shop hands down. Anytime I'm near this place I go. The best pastrami sandwich in the world. All the employees treat you great. Super nice people. The owner's work there and are really helpful. It's a must if you're going to Balboa Park.“

“Christian is hands down the best server ever. Everyone was so very sweet and friendly. Considering there are so many props and decorations, the restaurant is very clean and well kept. Absolutely love this place. My only complaint is that it isn't bigger so I could take more people to dinner with me at a time.“

“One of the best sandwiches I've ever had in my life. This place knows exactly what a sandwich is supposed to be. It's filled with all the veggies you expect and you pick the protein you desire. I'll tell you this much... anything you order is going to taste good. We had thai tea and mango drink as well as egg roll and sesame balls with bean curd. So good!!! It was so good i couldnt finish it... but i ate the rest later in the day.. JUST AS GOOD..“

“We tried the Fruit Sando! It was very good- and very generous on the cream. Fruit tasted fresh and bread was okay. Display was nice as well. Next time I’ll have to try some of their savory options but all and all a very easy and pleasing experience. $11 was a little steep and maybe around $8 i’d come more often and they could consider catering at that price. But still good stuff! Thank you“

“Delicious, fresh, and high quality sandwiches that are packed with meat. My favorites are The Cheers Combo, The Charger, and The Californian. The liquor store also is well stocked with a variety of drinks and snack options. The people who work here are very friendly.“

“We met Jim on the day we found out about him generously donating the proceeds of a fundraiser for Brandon, the late owner of “The Friendly”. They had run out of the “fundraiser special” so I tried the Super Beef. Piled high with rare, tender roast beef on a toasted Sweet Onion bun, I was blown away. It’s so huge that I really should have only eaten half but I couldn’t - stop - eating! The taste of this delicious sandwich, along with the friendly demeanor of Jim and his assistant Asher, will have us coming back over and over!“

“this place was so good 😊 I did a review of it on my channel mike420kungfu other day 🐉“

“Tried something new this time. Great food Awesome service. Will be back soon.“

“These sandwiches are AMAZING! seriously. My fav: ACROBAT !!!!“

“Purchased a variety of snacks drinks and hot beverages here every day over a week. Always the same consistent welcome and reasonable priced with a side of friendly service. I would recommend stopping by for coffee or a bite en route or if staying at the T&C resort behind (which has a stupidly overpriced shop)“

“LOVE the sandwich. It was huge, definitely big enough to share. I was delighted to get to try a bottle of Butterscotch Rootbeer, as well. Highly recommend!!“

“Some of the best sandwiches in San Diego.“

“Hands down the best place to get an awesome sandwich. Also now they carry GoldLok Supreme Vodka.“

“It so tasty mango 🥭 beer 🍺 ever!!!“

“Amazingly friendly staff. When you walk in, you immediately feel like family. There is so much variety. The #25 is amazing with it's fresh sliced avocado. The #45 is easily my favorite hot sandwich. There is always 2 new soups daily and all of them are absolutely delicious. Everything is fresh and fully customizable. The prices are easily justified when you consider just how big the portions are. The staff in general will always make you feel welcome. They are attentive to their customers and have a unique way of making a bad day a lot better. Highly recommend just for the atmosphere here.“

“The best authentic Vietnamese"banh mi" in Southern California. I live in LA, but every time I travel to San Diego, Paris Bakery is always my first place to visit. They have a variety type of Banh mi with reasonable price, their tastes are always delicious.“

“Always delicious 😋! Always great service!“

“Awesome thanks and professional service staff“

“Best BLT on Soda Bread yummy and fresh vegetables.“

“Awesome sandwiches and service!! We had Ike’s cater a tray of sandwiches for a co-worker’s retirement and they were a big hit! And the manager was super friendly and service was fast. Wish I had taken a photo of the nice tray they quickly put together but we were so hungry and quickly ate all the sandwiches. Everyone loved the fun names of the sandwiches too. I highly recommend!!“

“Little nap cafe Toasted marshmallow soft serve. Had their chocotherapy ice cream with toasted marshmallows and chocolate straws all on sweet cream. Have to say some times less is more. The ice cream and sweet cream were awesome but everything else was just talking away from them.“

“friendly people, service was great.“

“Found this place at a farmer's market. Always went back when in town. A husband and wife team. They remember my Sandwich Everytime I visit. Love their creation/twist on a classic, Grilled cheese.“

“Amazing sandwiches we found to be the best in town“

“With the Vietnamese sandwich shop now under new management, we decided to take advantage of their grand opening special, which included a free drink and bánh mì que for posting on social media. ??

Upon entering, we were warmly welcomed by the staff. ? Several customers were already inside, enjoying their regular bánh mì.

The shop features 3-4 small tables with stools, creating a cozy seating area. The space was clean and the menus were straightforward, making it easy to place our order. ✨

The service was incredibly friendly. Although the lady suggested her favorite, the fresh fruit tea, it was unfortunately sold out. ?? We chose the Thai tea and milk tea with boba instead. She generously added free fried shrimp to our order! ?❤️

The Thai tea was good, but the highlight was the milk tea. Unlike the typical black tea base, this one had a fragrant jasmine flavor that was absolutely delightful! ?

The bánh mì que is a new variation of the sandwich, being shorter and slimmer. It was packed with a delicious amount of char siu meat and fresh veggies. ???

Given the quality of these items, I’d definitely return to try their regular bánh mì when I’m in the area and craving a delicious Vietnamese sandwich. ?“

“FYI…description for Philly cheesesteak reflects turkey sandwich on website site so I mistakenly ordered Philly but wanted the turkey. I normally wouldn’t order the Philly but it was yummy. Definitely recommend and look forward to trying the turkey next time.“

“Great food and very healthy and delicious salads! The focaccia bread is to die for!“

“My new favorite sandwich place! Everything I’ve tried here is phenomenal. Loved the Baked Brie! I fully recommend this place to everyone. Just amazing!“

“I just tried the roast pork baguette at this place, and it’s absolutely delicious! The flavor is very authentic, just like traditional Vietnamese bánh mì. The bread is toasted fresh on the spot, filling the air with a wonderful aroma. The roast pork is crispy and flavorful — truly a must-try for anyone who loves genuine Vietnamese bánh mì!“

“Great service, we asked for a off menu sandwich ( meatball and tuna on a French roll, jack cheese) which they did not even hesitate for one sec. It was delicious. Unofficially called the Trident surf & turf sub.
Thanks for great experience“

“Co-worker and I go out for lunch every other week. He remembered this place from when he worked down the street from it. So we went here as he remembered it to be good.

Good amount of parking. We walked in and the place itself is dated. The place could use an update. But most people I saw were there for a quick lunch. The staff was friendly and helpful.

The food was priced well. There has been some price increases since some of the other pictures that others have posted with prices. But over all still a good bang for your buck, compared to what you get at other places near by.

For the food I got the gyro with fries. It was packed with meat and the fries were hot and crispy. I forgot what my friend had, I believe a sandwich but he also had fries. We enjoyed our food very much and will be going back soon.“

“Great food, friendly, hard working staff!“

“Hands down the best sub shop around! The staff is so friendly! I highly recommend this place. Plus the food is really good!“

“Meg up with some WFH Coworkers I haven’t seen in a while. Great place to grab a sandwich, sit in the patio and reconnect on a beautiful San Diego “Fall” day!“

“Catering boxes were excellent. An absolute pleasure dealing with this co. Reliable delivery too“

“This place is one of the best if not THE BEST sandwich and variety of sandwiches ever! We come here A LOT, with my grandfathers dementia he goes to the same spots! I have loved every single one we get… def worth checking out“

“Loved their sandwiches. service and the cookies are to die for!!!“

“Great dinner meal. Great food and atmosphere. The staff is polite and friendly. Recommend eating here any chance you get. No entree is wrong choice.“

“Love there food. Carrillo Sandwich 🥪 on wheat 🤤 Stuffed avocado 🥑 chicken 🥗 with ranch 🤤🤤🤤🤤“

“Love that they use all the authentic ingredients in a Philly Cheesesteak“

“When considering the size and cost of this sub, it is a great sandwhich. I love the philly cheese subs, hot buffalo chicken, and chicken bacon ranch all on herb and cheese bread. Not a lot of seating and the parking is very crowded. The staff rotates in and out fast since its a summer job kind of place, so during lunch rush with a trainee cashier, it can take a bit longer than normal, but overall still worth the wait and difficult parking lot.“

“Even their simplest of sandwiches are great. I wish they had after work hours.“

“I haven't had a pastrami sandwich in decades, so today I thought I'd have one here. It comes to you nicely hot dressed with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo &mustard. Its quality pastrami and the bread is delicious. First time here but I'll definitely be back to try other sandwiches. Got my eye on the roast beef to order next.“

“Fresh and Yummy Banh Mi Sandwiches!!“

“great quality at a good price“

“I had the mango salad with chicken. It had a wide variety of lettuces giving it nice texture and flavor. We had a side of the consistently tasty curried couscous. The atmosphere with its turf and play area was nice for families, especially those with young children and those like us with our Collie and Golden Retriever in tow. The service was efficient but not intrusive. We opted to eat outside there.“

“LAS PERSONAS QUE NOS ATENDIERON FUERON MUY AMABLES Y SIEMPRE CON UNA SONRISA Y BUENA ACTITUD POSITIVA“

“todo ;lo que ordenes esta delicioso sabroso y fresco la gente es maravillosa junto con los encargados te invito a que pruebes🥰“

“No trip to San Diego is complete without a trip to Submarina, I love this sub shop. the guy that runs it is so great and always a pleasure to talk to. keep up the great work guys 🙂“